Things to do in Minot
Dakota Territory Air Museum
The Museum is dedicated to telling and showing the rich and varied story of our region's aviation history. The museum displays military and civilian aircraft dating from 1928 through present day. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 1 – 5pm; Located at Hwy 83 and 34th at the north side of the Minot airport Call 701-852-8500 for more information.
Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art
The Taube Museum of Art is considered an artistic, educational and social center for Minot. Our artist exhibitions change every 4 - 6 weeks. A wide range of summer art classes are offered annually. Open Tuesday - Friday noon – 5pm; Saturday noon - 3pm or by appointment. Located at 2 North Main Street.
2 North Main Street, Minot, ND
Magic City Express
This mile-long train ride is on a 2/5 scale of a Great Northern F-8 locomotive No.1177 and four cars. Operating June 1 - August 31 Monday - Friday 1 – 4pm; Saturday & Sunday 1 – 8pm; located at the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Call 701-852-7091 for more information.
Minot Air Force Base
The 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office conducts tours for groups of 10 to 45 people. Tours are tailored to each group's interests and typically include aircraft static displays and visits to the base's minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility trainer. At least four weeks advance notice is required on all tours. "Drop In" visits are not permitted. Open April 1 - August 10 by appointment only. Located 8 miles N on Hwy 83. Visit the 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at 201 Summit Drive at Suite 105.
201 Summit Drive, Suite 105, Minot, ND
Northwest Art Center
The center's galleries showcase art by local, regional and national artists. Open daily 8am - 4:30pm or by appointment. Located at MSU - Harnett Hall & Gordon B. Olson Library. Call 701-858-3264 for more information.
Railroad Museum
Experience regional railroading from 1886 to the present. Photos, memorabilia, logs, records, brotherhoods and auxiliaries, uniforms and memorials are all on display. View how the railroad affected lives in the region. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am – noon / 1 – 4pm. Call 701-852-7091 for more information.
19 1st Street NE, Minot, ND
Riverwalk of Minot
Riverwalk provides the opportunity to explore the beauty of Minot along a 2 ½ -mile walking and biking trail. Located just Northeast of Minot.
Roosevelt Park Zoo
Roosevelt Zoo offers educational displays, over 200 mammals, birds and reptiles, including giraffes, zebras, bongo's, warthogs, snow leopards, Bengal tigers, bison, wolves and much, much more. Open April 27 - May 31 & September daily 10am – 5pm; June - August 10am – 8pm. Call 701-857-4166 for more information.
1219 Burdick Expressway E, Minot, ND
Scandinavian Heritage Center and Park Minot
This historic park was founded in honor of our nation's bicentennial pays tribute to Scandinavian and American heritage. A 230-year-old house from Sigdal, Norway, was dismantled and shipped to Minot and reassembled in the park; also on site is a Norwegian stab. Open Monday - Friday 10am – 4pm; Saturday times vary. Located at Scandinavian Heritage Center & Park at 1020 Broadway. Call 701-852-9161 for more information.
1020 Broadway, Minot, ND
Trax Plus Minot
This year-round facility offers something for everyone, including go-carts and an 18-hole miniature golf course. Open year round Call 701-839-3188 for more information.
2005 Burdick Expressway East, Minot, ND
Ward County Historical Museum
The pioneer village houses a collection of preserved and restored historic buildings, vintage automobiles and thousands of artifacts. Open May 1 - October 1 Tuesday - Sunday 10am – 6pm. Located at the State Fairgrounds in Minot. Call 701-839-0785 for more information.